[Answered] If a 1/4 W resistor and a 1/2 W resistor are wired in series, they can safely dissipate 3/4 W. ...

This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: If a 1/4 W resistor and a 1/2 W resistor are wired in series, they can safely dissipate 3/4 W. ... (Read 74 times)

EY67

Hero Member
Posts: 531

on: Jul 28, 2018

If a 1/4 W resistor and a 1/2 W resistor are wired in series, they can safely dissipate 3/4 W.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If a resistor is rated at 1/2 W, it can safely dissipate 0.325 W.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

pallen55

Sr. Member
Posts: 331

Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

EY67

Hero Member
Posts: 531

Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018

pallen55

Sr. Member
Posts: 331

Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018

You're welcome

« previous next »

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.